Dr. Rob and Tami talk about whether it’s true that all addicts eventually relapse, they also talk about the difference between a slip and a relapse, and why relapses tend to happen in addiction. People in recovery can find joy and fun again when they’re living a sober life. It’s a myth that you’ll ‘become boring’ the moment you get sober. All this and more on today’s episode! 

 

TAKEAWAYS:

[0:30] Does my SA really love me? Is there such a thing as restitution/amends? 

[6:45] I’ve been in recovery since early April. I am trying my best to not relapse. Is it true that all addicts will relapse? 

[9:10] What’s the difference between a ‘slip’ and a relapse? 

[11:05] People in sobriety think life is just not going to be fun. That’s just not true. 

[13:15] I need a therapist, who do you recommend? 

[13:40] Are addicts usually void of emotions and empathy? 

[17:10] Is the intimacy with a sex addict real or is it the same ‘feeling’ as when they’re with a prostitute? 

[19:50] Is there a difference between limerence and love addiction? 

[25:00] Can addiction be ‘functional’ or does it eventually manifest to a point where it gets out of control? 

[27:25] We are adaptable and we can live endlessly with a lot of misery. However, that’s not what life’s about. 

 

RESOURCES:

Seekingintegrity.com

Email Tami: [email protected]

Sexandrelationshiphealing.com

Intherooms.com

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